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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,072.29, 24,112.26 and 6,707.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,072.29, 24,112.26 and 6,707.11 is: 10,062.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,072.29 : 24,112.26 = 6,707.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,072.29/24,112.26 = 6,707.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,072.29x = 24,112.26 × 6,707.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,072.29x = 161,723,426.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,723,426.07/16,072.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,062.25

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